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Photo posted by Eva McDermott in the Weekly Challenge gallery on 01/19/16 at 6:50 pm EST
Registered on 01/04/09, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
Post last edited by Eva McDermott on 01/20/16 at 6:13 pm EST
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Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on 01/19/16 at 7:42 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 245 Posts, 2421 Comments
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Smokey is one handsome dude and it's great he ended up in such a loving home!
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on 01/19/16 at 7:58 pm EST
Registered on 01/17/04, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments
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Looks like Smokey found a nice home. Lots of terrier for sure and tug of war is pure jousting fun for any terrier. I like the lighting which produced some wonderful shadows on the face. Well done...........................Jim
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Comment posted by John Launstein on 01/19/16 at 11:57 pm EST
Registered on 04/05/11, 223 Posts, 1193 Comments
Hi Eva! I looked at this thumbnail and immediately thought, cute--but what breed am I looking at?  What a cool mix! It's great to hear you were able to give Smokey a good home after a less-than-ideal start for him.
I really like his expression and the wonderful look in his eyes, especially his right (our left) with the beautiful tones receiving a little more light. I was going to suggest the image seems a bit dark to me, then read your comment re his colouring being smokey vs white, then reconsidered...but ended up still thinking this could handle a boost in brightness, whether through exposure, curves or even a white point (levels) adjustment. You know Smokey and I don't, so you'll know if I'm right or not! ;)
BTW I really like the three main colours in this and brown always looks great in relief from a green background, but I'm a sucker for B&W canine images and must say this is a strong contender to make a great B&W if you like such things!
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John Launstein
SW Alberta, Canada
www.launsteinimagery.com
Proud father of Nature's Best 2013 Youth Photographer of the Year, Jenaya Launstein, and 2014 Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year, Josiah Launstein :)
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Comment posted by Gary Minish on 01/20/16 at 02:03 am EST
Registered on 02/04/06, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments
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A very uniquely colored dog with equally interesting eyes, Eva! It looks like he got his head a little too close to the forest fire! Terrier and Lab is an interestingmix and he looks like a very nice dog. As far as the photo goes, I have to agree with John that a little overall brightness would really make Smokey stand out.
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Gary Minish
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on 01/20/16 at 10:10 am EST
Registered on 01/23/11, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
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This is a lovely portrait, Eva. Smokey looks so quietly alert here. I like how you've placed the front leg along the frame.
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Mark Seaver
Burtonsville, MD & Emigrant, MT
seaverphotos.com
Weekly Challenge Moderator
Macro/Close Up Moderator |
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on 01/20/16 at 6:12 pm EST
Registered on 01/04/09, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
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Thanks everyone for your feedback and comments. Here is a brighter version (I actually uploaded the wrong file).
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Comment posted by Jim Erhardt on 01/20/16 at 6:26 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 245 Posts, 2421 Comments
Eva, repost looks better!
We'll need to get Smokey, Gracie and Maddie together this spring - I'm sure they'd have a ball!
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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on 01/20/16 at 10:31 pm EST
Registered on 01/04/09, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments
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Smokey loves playing with other dogs. His best friend is Nitro, a year old black lab up the street from us. Tug-o-war and body slams in mid air are par for the course. Older dogs don't appreciate his enthusiasm for fun and play. Yes, I would love for Smokes to meet Maddie and Gracie. Hopefully they love dog play too.
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Comment posted by John Launstein on 01/21/16 at 01:30 am EST
Registered on 04/05/11, 223 Posts, 1193 Comments
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Boo-yah...that's the ticket (repost)! :)
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John Launstein
SW Alberta, Canada
www.launsteinimagery.com
Proud father of Nature's Best 2013 Youth Photographer of the Year, Jenaya Launstein, and 2014 Young Outdoor Photographer of the Year, Josiah Launstein :)
Follow John, Jenaya & Josiah's photography adventures on Twitter: @LaunsteinFamily
Visit our Facebook page: Launstein Imagery |
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on 01/21/16 at 3:37 pm EST
Registered on 11/25/08, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Hi Eva . To me, both versions have their merits... you captured his expression and colors perfectly ... i'm so happy he found a loving home
Albert Darmo
Canada.
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